A nurse is caring for a client who is on a full liquid diet with nutritional supplements for a week. What side effects of these supplements should the nurse monitor in the client?
A) Nausea
B) Dizziness
C) Diarrhea
D) Obesity
C
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The nurse should monitor the client for diarrhea, which is a side effect of the use of nutritional supplements. Some other side effects include constipation, gas, and bloating. Nausea, dizziness, and obesity are not side effects of nutritional supplements.
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